Modern Britain

HIST 344
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Covers the history of the United Kingdom from the beginning of the 19th century to the election of Tony Blair as prime minister in 1997. Topics such as war, diplomacy, the industrial revolution, the rise and decline of empire, religion and secularization, the emergence of the welfare state, class and the position of the monarchy will be examined. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST.